Comte is an Alpine cheese similar to Swiss Gruyère but made across the border in the French Jura region. Flavors vary in intensity based on the season, production techniques and, most importantly, age. This 10 Month Reserve from Rivoire-Jacquemin is a terrific example, offering persistent notes of apricot, hazelnuts and toffee. A wonderfully versatile cheese, Comte Reserve is great for snacking as well as for cooking. It also pairs well with almost any wine, especially whites and light-bodied reds.

Rivoire-Jacquemin's production and aging methods are founded on the ideas of partnerships between the earth and the farmer, the farmer and the cheesemaker and the cheesemaker and the affineur. These tight relationships help Rivoire produce the highest quality Comté cheese.

Comté is made in a unique manner. Its milk is delivered from the farm to fruitières daily, where cheese is made. It is then passed on to affineurs who age the cheese in optimal conditions. In 1860, Alix Jacquemin invented the cave ripening process, breaking away from the longstanding and less optimal barrel ripening process. Then, in 1886, his daughter married Louis Rivoire. Five generations later, the Rivoire family continues to run the company, producing 110,000 wheels of Comte each year.
Even with that tremendous volume, Rivoire's maître affineur (cave master) supervises each and every wheel with constant care. Salting, rubbing, flipping, and monitoring are all key components of the aging process for this spectacular French cheese.

This is wonderful Comte with a rich flavor.
I highly recommend it.
Another winner from I Gourmet!

By jennifer shirkfrom njon Jan 15, 2017

delicious

nutty and smooth.

By Peterfrom Northporton Dec 05, 2016

Comte

Just as I remember from my youth in France

By JWKfrom Ocala, FLon Feb 11, 2016

Very Good!

Excellent

By Clinton Cavuotifrom TXon Dec 26, 2015

wonderful cheese

Comte cheese was very smooth; we've had it from this company before and it's never disappointed.

By Sputerbugfrom Nacogdoches,Txon Oct 10, 2015

Very Tasty

I enjoyed this cheese very much. Creamy with just the right amount of fruitiness and tanginess.

By Meliefrom rural Georgiaon Jan 15, 2015

fantastic cheese

Lovely texture and nice bite. My friends enjoyed it without a cracker.

By Sputerbugfrom Nacogdoches,Txon Dec 02, 2014

Very Tasty

Good flavor that has you wanting to have another bite after bite. Not strong but buttery and has a firm smooth texture that coats your mouth with a creamy paste. This is a good cheese for snacking with crackers and salami with a nice glass of wine .